DATA CRUNCHING THE CHASSIS MESS: Equipment and technology providers are developing better analytics to address chassis shortages and improve cargo flow.

The article focuses on the use of predictive analytics and data collection by chassis leasing firms, technology providers, and academics to improve cargo flow in marine terminals. It mentions the development of the Southern California chassis pool or pool of pools by national leasing firms such as Flexi-Van Leasing, Direct ChassisLink, and Trac Intermodal in 2015 and mentions its approach to reposition the needs and project terminal requirements in response to chassis shortages and surpluses.